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The 11 Best Books on Mental Health

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Research has shown Google searches for mental health-related terms like depression, anxiety, bipolar and OCD spike during the wintertime. From memoirs to research-backed guides, these 11 books cover all things mental health: 1. 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health. First, We Make the Beast Beautiful.

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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

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Cognitive biases such as confirmation bias and status quo bias may prevent traditionalists from recognizing these benefits, leading them to advocate for a return to office-based work. Employers must provide mental health benefits, including online options, to help employees address burnout and other mental health challenges.

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Why Leaders Need to Make Time for Self-Care

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Metaphysics teaches that what the mind harbors, the body manifests, and therefore it is imperative that every leader prioritize mental and physical health as part of a daily routine. Karima Mariama-Arthur, Poised for Excellence , published in 2018 by Palgrave Macmillan, reproduced with permission of SCSC.

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5 Expert Tips to Be a Healthy Influence on Others

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This is especially the case when it comes to your health. Instead of being critical, pointing out errors or making weight-related comments (negative or positive), Albers suggests highlighting what others are doing well when you witness their healthful behaviors. If all your friends smoke cigarettes, you’re more likely to be tempted.

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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

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This article was written by Brittany Clark and Andrew McQuilkin of BHDP Architecture for Work Design Magazine. A 2018 study analyzed this concept in rats, confirming that the anticipation of a random positive act—food, in this case—released more dopamine than the initial first-time “surprise” of the food reward.

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Feed Your Happiness with These Foods

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One study published in Public Health Nutrition found that those who consumed a diet high in “ultra-processed foods” had “statistically significant increases in the adverse mental health symptoms of mild depression, ‘mentally unhealthy days’ and ‘anxious days’” than their counterparts who consumed a diet low in “ultra-processed foods.”

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The Cost of Remote Work in a Technology-Centered World

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A 2018 article published in the Labor Law Journal looked at the legal implications of working after-hours, discussing how smartphones give employees easy access to their work emails at all hours of the day. Although this may allay anxiety for those work expectations, it likely also promotes strain on relationships and mental health.

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